Galle Fort Today: Its Western Ramparts in the Sun

Amateur Camerawork by Michael Roberts, in Early April 2023

 I  was fortunate to benefit from the hospitality of Moninna and Gamini Goonewardena of Parawa Street and took the opportunity to record some of the work with autistic teenagers & children that was conducted at ECSAT in Wakwella Rd on the Friday (easily the most vital event during my stay).

Looking south from the Battlements on the north-western corner of the Fort … with the steps leading down to the “Boys Bathing Place” at the next bastion 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the steps leading down to the “Girls Bathing Place” [ where I learnt to swim in the 1940s and spent many a day] … will be seen in the 5th Photo down the rack

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3 responses to “Galle Fort Today: Its Western Ramparts in the Sun

  1. Moninn

    We are happy to have had your company at our home. Ranjit , Moninna and Piyum

    • Always a homely delight MONINNA …. and a chance to meet welcoming neighbours such as Luca Gagno, Kodi and wife and KAMANI and the Library crowd

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